Cairns Conference Venues

Our conferences, incentives and accommodation department represents diverse hotels and resorts in Cairns, Palm Cove, Port Douglas, Cairns Tablelands and the Daintree Cape Tribulation area to offer companies, government departments and couples a free service to find a hotel / venue that will suit their conference, incentive and accommodation needs.

We work with the conference hotels and resorts to offer the best available prices in the Cairns market place at the time.

Our highly experienced, local Cairns-based team does all the running around and then presents you with all of the required options and availability in an easy to use professional format at no cost.

Pullman Cairns International Hotel's conference venues are superbly equipped and designed event venues that will suit any type of meeting or event that you may be planning in Cairns and the Tropical North Queensland region.

Not only is the venue well located in the heart of Cairns CBD with access to many superb restaurants and just a stone throw from the Cairns Convention Centre, the conference and meeting rooms in the Pullman Cairns International Hotel are wonderfully equipped and designed to accommodate any meeting large or small. Its popularity over the past 14 years has meant the staff have designed and catered for just about any type of event that you can imagine - and even a few that stretched the even the imagination of the experienced team at the hotel.

Function Rooms

With 10 function rooms, the Pullman Cairns International Hotel presents the most flexible convention and meeting facilities outside the Cairns Convention Centre. It is also the closest 5 star hotel to the Centre.

Whether an intimate business meeting for up to 20 people in a heritage style boardroom, a gala dinner in the Grand Ballroom for 400, or a cocktail party for 600, the enthusiastic and creative staff will bring your ideas to life, or simply serve you with impeccable style in a variety of venues throughout the hotel.

Pullman Cairns International Hotel has a variety of menus and beverage packages to suit every palate. Contact us today for a quote on a conference package, menu design and beverage packages to satisfy your every need. Conference packages start from just $49.00 per person which includes meeting room hire, morning tea, a working lunch and afternoon tea.

All rooms may be used for exhibitions, with wide door access to the ballroom for display vehicles or the like.

Area m2

Height m

Theatre

Classroom

Cocktails

Banquets

Grand Ballroom

500

6.3/7.4

600

300

600

400

Kuranda

250

6.3/7.4

250

125

250

180

Mossman

250

6.3/7.4

250

125

250

180

Tully 1

79

3.4

80

45

80

70

Tully 2

69

3.4

70

40

70

65

Tully 3

58

3.4

60

30

60

60

Bluewater 1

80

2.8

50

30

60

50

Bluewater 2

106

2.8

100

50

100

70

Rosser

82

2.8

50

30

50

40

Boardroom 1

70

2.8

Permanently set boardroom style - 20

Boardroom 2

70

2.8

-

20

40

40

Special Events

Whether you aim to impress, educate, motivate or simply entertain, there is no more conducive environment than the Pullman Cairns International Hotel, where you can enjoy nature's theme park in the lap of luxury.

Accommodation Rooms

The recently refurbished spacious accommodation rooms and suites are luxuriously appointed with views of either the tropical rainforest mountains or picturesque harbour. Pullman Cairns International Hotel is famous for it's High Tea served in Coco's Restaurant or the Lobby Bar with five choices including the Chocolate Lovers menu. Relax in the two swimming pools and spas or work out in the fully equipped gym complete with sauna.

Restaurants

At Coco's Restaurant offers contemporary cuisine with the choicest ingredients are sourced from the lush Cairns Tablelands, the chefs wander out to the trawlers and have the pick of today's seafood haul. The artistic chefs innovatively create an experience that is as memorable as it is affordable. Coco's Restaurant offers casual buffet style dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday - Friday, A La Carte breakfast & lunch 7 days

High Tea served 11am - 5pm with a selection of five delicious menus.

OPEN: Daily from 6:00am to 10:30pm

Situated at Lobby Level

The Lobby Bar located on the Ground Level is adjacent to the magnificent foyer. The Lobby Bar is the perfect place to meet for an impromptu business meeting or a social gathering. Light snacks are available all day and live entertainment is featured nightly.

The award winning bar attendants can create the most tempting and exotic cocktails - which feature in the cocktail tasting sessions each Friday night from 5.00pm to 7.00pm with complimentary finger food.

OPEN: Daily from 11:00am

Situated at Lobby Level

Cairns Novotel Oasis Resort is nestled in the vibrant City of Cairns, 7 km from Sebel Cairns and Domestic Airport. Cairns Novotel Oasis Resort provides easy access to all the attractions of Cairns such as the Reef Fleet Terminal (the departure point for a range of Great Barrier Reef day trips), the Cairns Convention Centre, the Cairns Reef Casino and so much more.

This 4.5 star tropical resort is nestled on two hectares of lush gardens and forest, and features 314 resort style rooms and suites. Each contemporary resort room and suite has been recently refurbished and is fresh and modern. High speed internet facilities are available in every resort room - the perfect inclusion for business travellers.

All resort rooms and suites at the Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort boasts excellent facilities some of which include a balcony or terrace with city or mountain views, air-conditioning, mini-bars and tea and coffee making facilities. For more information on the 4.5 star accommodation at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort.

The resort-style facilities at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort are exceptional. Guests can enjoy the large saltwater swimming lagoon complete with sandy beach and swim up bar. Just inside the lobby is the Lounge Bar, a sophisticated cocktail bar with an outside terrace that overlooks the crystal clear waters of the swimming pool. The Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort features an inviting and modern restaurant - the Mizuna Restaurant - featuring contemporary Australian cuisine that showcases the fresh regional produce of Tropical North Queensland. The Resort also boasts a state of the art gymnasium that features a range of cardio and weight equipment - perfect for those who don't want to spoil their fitness regime while travelling.

Conference Facilities

Area m2

Theatre

Classroom

U-shape

Banquet

Cocktail

Hollow

Boardroom

M1

180

120

60

35

130

200

40

40

M2

60

40

16

15

40

36

15

16

M3

45

40

36

18

30

36

24

24

M4

43

36

27

18

30

24

24

24

M5

29

24

12

12

10

12

12

12

Aqua Bar

-

50

-

-

130

300

-

-

Mizuna Restaurant

-

70

-

-

50

100

24

-

The Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort boasts five meeting rooms that range in capacity from 12 to 200 delegates. Each meeting room is fresh and modern and boasts an abundance of natural sunlight and exotic tropical views. A range of state of the art AV equipment is available for hire including microphones, laser pointers, OHP and screens, data projectors and DVD's and VCR's.

The Novotel Cairns Oasis conference facilities are versatile, well equipped (each meeting room features high speed internet) and modern; each featuring a topical indoor/outdoor flow. There is ample outdoor function space with capacity for 300 guests, the perfect way to enjoy the delightful tropical milieu of Far North Queensland. Full day and half day conference packages are available (such as the day delegate package) ensuring your conference is completely worry-free.

Day Delegate Package includes

Arrival tea and coffee

Morning tea served with a selection from the bakery and seasonal fruit

Low GI snacks with fresh whole fruit throughout your meeting

Lunch served in Mizuna Restaurant and Terrace

Afternoon tea served with Chef's selection of freshly baked cookies

Freshly brewed coffee, tea and iced water

White board

Flip chart

Flat LCD screen (depending on room type)

Data projector

Microphone and lectern

Additional audio visual equipment is available at an additional price

AV Equipment Available For Hire

Data projector

Television and VCR

OHP and screen

Flipchart

Laser pointer

Cordless microphone and speaker

Facilities

Large free-form swimming pool with sandy beach and Aqua Pool Bar

Mizuna Restaurant

Novo Bar and Terrace

24 hour reception and porter service

24 hour room service

Valet laundry, dry cleaning and in-house guest coin laundry

Gymnasium

Undercover car parking

Conference/function facilities

Business Centre

Internet in all rooms

Babysitting service

Lobby shop

Foreign exchange

Austar in all rooms

The Pacific Hotel Cairns’ Conference and Events Centre, is right in the centre of the city, along the picturesque esplanade park, boardwalk and swimming lagoon.

The hotel has 7 meeting rooms covering 625m2 which provides great flexibility when your conference has numerous elements such as workshops, breakout sessions and training.

The hotel has undergone an extensive 20million dollar makeover in 2013 and also has a brand new porte cochere, lobby, bar & lounge and of course the state of the art Conference Centre with its relaxed and contemporary design and décor.

The Pacific Conference and Events Centre is located within the 4½ star Pacific Hotel Cairns, offering spacious, contemporary accommodation room all with private balconies and broadband internet access. Views from this hotel are all wonderful whether you are facing the lush tropical mountains or the picturesque Coral Sea. WiFi access is available in the hotel lobby area, Conference and Events Centre.

The Pacific Ballroom:

This is the largest room at the Pacific hotel’s Conference Centre. It is modern and elegant with crystal chandeliers, Italian furniture and cool colour scheme. The room has no pillars to obstruct views and convenient access directly to the poolside terrace. The Crush Lobby is adjacent and perfect for break out catering, pre dinner cocktails or registration set ups.

Harbour Room:

This is a fantastic space on Level 2 with floor-to-ceiling windows and 180 degree views over the parklands and waterfront Esplanade. This also opens directly to the poolside terrace and is very versatile. A unique venue which is perfect for private Dinners & Cocktail parties or that Special event.

Boardroom:

This beautiful boardroom has natural filtered light and is ideal for meetings up to 10 guest, small training sessions or presentations. This room is fitted with a 60 inch wall-mounted flat screen TV for presentations and a private lounge area for breakout sessions.

Poolside Terrace:

This is a fantastic open air space to enjoy the tropical climate of Cairns! It is a stunning setting for sunset cocktails for 40 – 80 guests. The space can be themed for a special occasion or a casual standup BBQ style dinner.

The Rydges Tradewinds hotel is ideally situated on the Cairns Esplanade overlooking the Coral Sea.

It boasts 246 accommodation rooms with private balconies and stunning views. The Cairns Esplanade precinct has a great boardwalk and fitness route right at the hotels doorstep.

At the hotels centre a pool and tropical gardens provide a relaxed atmosphere and great venue for dinners and special events. This area is all under cover so no 'rain plan' necessary.

The Hilton Cairns is superbly located on the waterfront in the heart of Cairns.

The Trinity inlet running along one side and the picturesque Marlin Marina on the other. The Cairns waterfront Esplanade and fabulous km of boardwalk are at the Hilton Cairns doorstep, convenient to a variety of restaurants, bars, shops and a jog or stroll after a busy day.

It's contemporary design features a beautiful tropical atrium in the centre, giving guests a relaxed truly tropical atmosphere. The hotel has bright and spacious modern rooms with balconies, WiFi, ipod connectivity and for the executive rooms a complimentary Executive Lounge serving daily breakfast, evening drinks and canapés.

The Hilton Cairns received the 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award.

The award is based on outstanding traveller reviews on the TripAdvisor website, which is the world’s largest travel site. The Hilton Cairns will deliver exceptional service and provide a perfect venue for your next conference, meeting or event.

The Hotel’s Conference Centre comprises of 7 rooms with other great outdoor venues.

The Grand Ballroom is one of the largest in Cairns with a capacity of 370 people in a theatre style set up.

All rooms have technological integration such as:

Retractable projectors

Flush-mounted ceiling speakers

Electric screens

Black-out screens

Full control show touch panels with remote capabilities

Energy efficient lighting and the utilisation of natural daylight

Wired/wireless capability

The Hilton Cairns also offers unique outdoor/indoor spaces to create a memorable function.

The Waterfront Gardens on the Trinity inlet is the perfect venue for cocktail parties (400 guests) or a tropical banquet dinner for up to 250 guests.

The Waterfront Terrace is a great choice for that indoor / outdoor feel, with views of the Trinity Inlet and surrounded by tropical gardens. Cocktail events up to 800 guests can be held here.

6 Degrees Terrace is located just outside the 6 Degrees Bar, covered is the perfect venue for inclement weather. Views are also fabulous from here and there is plenty of scope for special theming. Cocktail set up for 250 guests.

Poolside is also undercover and is a ‘cool’ venue overlooking the lagoon style pool and gardens. This is a great versatile area which can be used for cocktail parties or BBQ buffets seating up to 120 guests.

The Garden is a beautiful enclosed and intimate area. For a function or dinner for up to 100 guests, manicured gardens, special lighting, this venue will make you feel like you are in a tropical paradise.

Donnini’s is the signature Italian restaurant using fresh local produce to create great traditional and modern Italian cuisine.

Six Degrees Bar is a stylish and cool place to meet or relax over a light meal or cocktail.

Shangri-La Hotel, the Marina, Cairns, is a stunning 5 Star property located on the picturesque Marlin Marina in the centre of Cairns.

Not only does this hotel have the perfect location is within easy walking distance from the Cairns Convention Centre, shopping, restaurants and Reef trip departures.

As you would expect from Shangri-La the conference facilities are outfitted with the latest video conferencing technology, spacious and lots of natural light.

Maximum capacity of 400 (cocktail) 330 (Theatre) and 220 (Banquet) it is a very versatile space. The conference centre has the advantage of large spacious lobby areas, which are ideal for morning and afternoon tea, pre dinner cocktails or set up for breakout sessions.

All of the conference and function rooms feature state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, including the following:

Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina Cairns can customise your meetings and uniquely theme your experiences. They have a variety of eco-friendly activities to complement your executive meeting right through to a large conference. For example; Eco-coffee breaks featuring sustainable seafood & locally- sourced cuisines. There are activities such as the facilitated energiser or ‘icebreaker’, health and wellness or environmental programs featuring our wonderful North Queensland flora and fauna.